The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI multitronic (12 - 15) vs. Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 35,400

€ 41,100

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A4 1.8 TFSI is 4.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
56.2
71.9
80.3
56.9
69.7
79.1
71.9 in
Width
69.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.9 in
110.6
185.1
108.7
180.6
185.1 in
Length
180.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.33 %

General
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
B8 (8K)
Generation
W204
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CJEB
Engine Code
OM 651.911

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4200 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
168 hp
201 hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Performance
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
20.27 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
687 mi
Range
655 mi
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
687 mi
655 mi
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.2 kWh
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
108 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A4 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data